Unrealistically: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something is being characterized as impractical or not achievable in the real world; often has a negative connotation

• She set her goals unrealistically high, and now she is feeling overwhelmed.
• The plan was unrealistically ambitious, given the available resources.

Used to describe something in an extremely good, wonderful, or impressive manner; implies positivity and enthusiasm

• He performed fantastically in the competition and won first prize.
• The meal was fantastically delicious, I couldn’t stop eating.

Used when describing something extremely difficult to achieve or understand, often emphasizing its infeasibility; can carry a slightly negative tone

• The task seemed impossibly difficult, but he managed to complete it.
• She was impossibly beautiful, like a scene from a dream.

Used to highlight something that is surprising or astonishing to the point of being hard to believe, can be positive or negative depending on the context

• The view from the mountain top was unbelievably stunning.
• He behaved unbelievably rudely at the event.

When describing actions, expectations, or plans that are not grounded in reality or are highly improbable.

• He set unrealistically high goals for himself
• She was unrealistically optimistic about finishing the project in one day

When talking about something being done to a too great or unreasonable degree, often indicating an overabundance.

• She drinks coffee excessively
• The report was excessively detailed

When describing actions or demands that are not sensible, fair, or appropriate.

• She was unreasonably angry at the minor mistake
• The landlord is unreasonably raising the rent

Used to describe something that is more than necessary or desirable, often slightly negative.

• He was overly cautious with his investments
• The instructions were overly complicated